Tag: personal growth
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Embracing My Singlehood: Life After Divorce and Not Seeking Love
Get Pregnant Fast I’m not dating. It’s been a decade since my divorce, and I have no interest in jumping into a new relationship. Sure, I’ve had a few boyfriends—some more serious than others, and a couple that were purely physical—but for the last several years, I’ve been completely, utterly, and blissfully unattached. And you…
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6 Essential Truths About Pursuing Alcoholism Treatment
Get Pregnant Fast One year ago, I made a pivotal decision that transformed my life: I sought treatment for alcoholism. For nine intense weeks, I was separated from my loved ones and my job, fighting to overcome a disease that was progressively taking over my existence. Today, I embrace a life I once believed was…
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14 Things I No Longer Care About
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I believed that adulthood came with all the answers. However, the reality is that we’re all just navigating life as best we can. With age, I’ve learned to evaluate my priorities and recognize what truly drains my emotional energy. We each have a finite amount of care to expend,…
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I Engaged in an Emotional Affair — And I Have No Regrets
Get Pregnant Fast When I said “I do” to my husband, I made a series of heartfelt promises. I pledged to love and respect him, to support him consistently, and to cherish him as my one and only for all the days of our lives. Ten years later, he still holds that place in my…
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10 Unhealthy Mom Habits We Need to Break Immediately
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, I strive to be a positive role model for my children, but I often find myself falling short. While I have my strengths, there are definitely areas in my life that need improvement. Many would argue that unhealthy habits are simply part of life, but they don’t have to…
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Help! Fashion Trends and Beauty Products Leave Me Baffled
Get Pregnant Fast Oh no, another invitation to a “Ladies Night Out!” Come explore our latest beauty products! Hair treatments! Nail wraps! Body treatments! Foot masks! Aromatherapy candles! Organic cleaning supplies! Trendy decor that looks vintage but is totally new! AAAAAHHH! At moments like these, all I want to do is curl up under a…
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Why I Waited Until 40 to Marry and Ended Up Divorced: A Candid Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast I got married at 40, but it wasn’t by design. I simply didn’t see the point in rushing into marriage. When I was 22, a boyfriend proposed, but I was far more focused on independence than on being a wife. I wanted to be self-sufficient and assured that I could take care…
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The Baby Days Are Behind Me, And I Long for the Mom I Once Was
Menu Parenting Get Pregnant Fast The era of babyhood has come to a close for my family, and the feeling is a mix of nostalgia and growth. By Jessica Landon Dec. 25, 2023 As I drove past a mother maneuvering her double stroller along the road, I couldn’t help but reminisce about the days when…
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Why I Wish I Had Ended My Marriage Earlier
Get Pregnant Fast Six years ago, during a lunch with my sister, I expressed, “If I believed in myself more, I would leave him today.” Her reply was filled with understanding, “I know you would. I can’t imagine being in your position.” It was evident she had been waiting for me to voice my feelings.…